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Khomas governor launches e-voucher system in Windhoek Rural

WINDHOEK, 24 NOVEMBER 2024- Dimbulukweni Nauyoma speaking at Swapo star rally on Sunday at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek.
(Photo: Melissa //Hoebes)

Nauyoma highlights Swapo achievements at Windhoek star rally

SWAOPMUND, 22 November 2024 - FIBANA Secretary General and Chairperson, Immanuel Festus and Mathias Ndeulita, at a recent media briefing to announce the establishment of the housing federation. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

FIBANA established to address housing backlog at Walvis Bay

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

Mariental councilors join 4x4 Shoe Drive 2025 campaign

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 16 January 2025 - Learners in a class at the ODEC School in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ODEC prioritises inclusive education for disadvantaged communities

OTJIWARONGO, 14 June 2022 - The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored)'s official launch of the new electrification project phase six for the Ombili informal settlement at Otjiwarongo on Tuesday. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Erongo RED to electrify over 1 800 houses in honour of Nujoma

SWAKOPMUND, 18 February 2025 - The buildings of the Erongo Regional Council (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC seeks support for land allocation to staff

ZGCF launches programme to assist disadvantaged learners

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WALVIS BAY, 20 February 2025 - Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes (L) and OMITC Director Absalom Fillipus photographed with graduate Rosie Khaxas, one of the beneficiaries of the rigging training which they completed on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

15 graduate from rigging courses

SWAKOPMUND, 27 February 2025 - NAMITVEST Principal Officer, Jason Kasuto and Swakop Uranium Vice President for Human Resources and Office of Company, Patrick Chizabulyo photographed with MUN management and worker representatives after the signing of the payroll deduction agreement between NAMITVEST and Swakop Uranium. The initiative will enable employees, particularly members of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia to directly invest in long-term wealth-building opportunities. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Mineworkers secure long-term wealth through NAMITVEST shares

Tsandi Village Council receives building layout sample for ongoing development

SWAKOPMUND, 12 March 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope photographed alongside the EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martin, German Ambassador to Namibia Dr. Thorsten Hutter, Angolan Ambassador to Namibia Jovelina Imperial e Costa as well as other European ambassadors to Namibia at the launch of the Blue Benguela Current Action, an initiative aimed at protecting and sustainably managing the Benguela Current Large. Marine Ecosystem. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Blue Benguela Current Action launched

KAPPS FARM, 27 November 2024 - People queuing up to vote at Kapps Farm in the Windhoek Rural constituency. (Photo by: Mariana Eliazer) NAMPA

Over 900 households registered for CBIG in Oshikoto

UUKWALUUDHI COMMUNITY AIMS FOR FOOD SECURITY THROUGH TRADITION

ONDANGWA, 26 March 2025 - Ondangwa Town Council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha. (Photo: Contributed)

Ondangwa Town Council successfully relocates Uutala residents

WINDHOEK, 29 January 2024 - Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen. (Photo: Contributed)

Cancer Association of Namibia expands palliative care to Erongo

OSHAKATI, 25 April 2025 - Oshana Regional governor Elia Irimari speaking during the annual regional award ceremony on Friday.

Oshana to construct second computer school

Ondangwa Town Council conducts business development training

OMUTHIYA, 08 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council has deployed a team of 50 of its residents to enhance community safety through a clean-up initiative. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya deploys residential clean-up team

SWAKOPMUND, 16 May 2025 - Edith Kukuri (in red), the Chairperson of the National Federation of People with Disabilities in Erongo Region, photographed with five Swakopmund residents with disabilities who received plots from the Swakopmund constituency office on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Five persons with disabilities receive plots in Swakopmund

OMUTHIYA, 16 May 2025 - The Omuthiya Town Council and officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, through the Directorate of Forestry at Onankali, confiscated illegally harvested firewood. (Photo: Contributed)

Omuthiya targets illegal firewood trade

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2025 - Nedbank Namibia and Agra Limited officially launching a bursary programme valued at N.dollars 560 000. The initiative will support 20 students studying at the Agra Agricultural Academy. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Nedbank and Agra launch bursary programme to empower future farmers

REHOBOTH, 17 May 2025 - Portfolio Councillor Jacky Jackson Khariseb during a community gathering at the Oanob CommunityHall during a community engagement facilitated by the Town Council. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

New market project brings fresh hope to Rehoboth’s Block E

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Faith Foundation launches boxing bonanza to fight crime

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2022 - Khomas Nampol Volley Club players (in yellow) in action with Namibia Correctional Service players during the 2022 Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) cup final at the DTS Sports field in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Northern volleyball for all set for Saturday

WINDHOEK, 23 May 2025 - Beneficiaries of the Income Generating Activities programme (IGAs) with donated materials and equipment at the Khomas Regional Council office in the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

IGA beneficiaries express gratitude for donated items

ONGWEDIVA, 28 May 2025 - David Homateni, Kornelia Hangula and Vende Jafet arrived at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

CYCLING TO RAISE AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH

OSHAKATI TOTEM EXPO WEAVING CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND NATIONAL PRIDE

OSHAKATI, 31 May 2025 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu visiting stalls during the official opening of the Oshakati Totem Expo on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Iipumbu calls on public to utilise Ministry's services at Oshakati Expo

WINDHOEK, 06 January 2025 - Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema at the 2025 FIH Indoor World Cup team send-off. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Government launches #ENDGBVNamibia campaign

WINDHOEK, 05 June 2025 - African Patient Organizations Connect (APOC) Launched in Lusaka on Thursday. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Initiative to strengthen role of patient organisations across Southern Africa launched

WALVIS BAY, 06 June 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inga Zaamwani and Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel photographed with fishermen, union representatives and fishing companies at the end of the long awaited industry consultations at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Government concludes fisheries redress consultations

WALVIS BAY, 06 JUNE 2025 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu and Commissioner General of the Namibia Correctional Service Raphael Hamunyela unveiling the telio inamte telephone service at the Walvis Bay Correctional Facility. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia launches inmate telephone system

ONGWEDIVA, 21 May 2025 - Veteran boxer Harry Simon and Paulus Shimweefeleni, famously known as "Ninja", during the face-off event at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Boxing bonanza to proceed as planned

OTJIWARONGO, 03 February 2020 - Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Otjiwarongo Municipality, Moses Matyayi. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Matyayi demands action on urban agriculture as food insecurity grows

KEETMANSHOOP, 04 October 2024 – Learners of Suiderlig Secondary School pictured at the one-day prevention and reduction of school dropout campaign on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

NQA to host information session for high school learners

WINDHOEK, 02 July 20205 - Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Edelweiss to launch direct Zurich-Windhoek flights

WINDHOEK, 03 August 2018 - Namfisa Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Namfisa launches consumer education website

OMUTHIYA, 05 July 2025 - Local farmers and community members in Omuthiya harvesting potatoes on Saturday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nangolo champions local food production in northern Namibia

Namibia to host first effective communicators conference

MICT Oshikoto closing digital gap

SSC donates to schools and community projects

OSHAKATI, 23 July 2025 - The Outapi Town Council has invested about N.dollars 3 million for the electrification of extension 20, through its Outapi Phase 1, transformative electrical infrastructure project. (Photo: Contributed)

Outapi's extension 20 electrification project in full swing

Hamutumwa calls for united front against rising suicides

OROPOKO LODGE, 05 December 2009 – Two white rhinos approach the feedslot at the Oropoko Lodge on Saturday: (Photo by Fauster Claassen) NAMPA

Gondwana, ERP Conservation Foundation sign landmark agreement

WINDHOEK, 07 November 2024 - Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu (Photo: Contributed)

Use of deadly force should be last resort: Iipumbu

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2025 - The Rehoboth Town Council on Sunday commissioned Hage Geingob Drive, renaming the former D1210 Street in honour of the late President Hage Geingob.

(Photo contributed) NAMPA

Rehoboth street renamed to honour Geingob

Ministry conducts water surveys for large-scale irrigation project at Okongo

OPUWO, 11 JULY 2015 - The NamPost office in Opuwo (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Government to save on social grants distribution through NamPost

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2025 - The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Friday launched Women in Aviation Namibia, a national initiative aimed at increasing female participation in one of the country’s most male-dominated industries. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia targets gender gap in aviation

WALVIS BAY, 20 AUGUST 2025 - Retired footballer Paulus Shipanga photographed with Twanyanyukwa Antsino who recently made history by officiating the 2024 Women’s African Cup of nations final match in July. Anstino will be one of the referees at the Namport 7-A-Side corporate football tournament taking place at Walvis bay this weekend. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namport launches first-ever 7-A-Side tournament

Swakopmund, 21 August 2025 - Rössing Uranium has awarded three Namibian students bursaries to pursue Master’s studies in nuclear energy at Harbin Engineering University in China as well as 4 learners who will join the Gen Z Youth Exchange Programme in China. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Rössing sends students to China for nuclear energy studies

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2025 - Young artists from the College of the Arts (COTA) showcasing their creativity during the two-week
Namibian Design Innovation Competition Workshop in Windhoek on Thursday which concluded with an
award ceremony held last week at the College of the Arts. (Photo by: Contributed) NAMPA

EU workshop heightens creativity in COTA students

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti speaks during the Nature, People and Climate Investment Plan validation workshop in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Namibians urged to adapt to climate change

Namibia commended for pioneering role in APRM Governance Index

OKORUSU, 13 March 2025 - Farm Okorusu 88 farmer, Johannes Damaseb (in green) speaks to agricultural seed experts Thursday afternoon on the activities of the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project (Namsip) at his farm. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

N.dollars 28 million allocated for food security

MARIENTAL, 15 September 2025 (NAMPA)-Martha McNab, wife of Hardap Governor Riaan McNab, led a mid-term hike through her Non- governmental organization called Step Up Ark, awarding medals and certificates to eight Danie Joubert scholars on Monday who completed an eight- kilometer trek near Mariental.
(Photo:Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

McNab mentors learners through nature hike

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 15 September 2025 (NAMPA) - The CoW Mayor, Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the Inauguration of the first electric vehicle charging port for the CoW. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

CoW to pilot low-carbon public transport buses

Justina Shuumbwa

GOCHAS, 22 September 2025 (NAMPA)- Hardap Regional Readathon week hosted in Gochas from the 22 of September to 26 September 2025.
(Photo:contributed) NAMPA

Hardap Region hosts readathon to promote literacy

Charmaine Boois

OTJIMBINGWE, 24 September 2025 - Learners at the Otjimbingwe Primary School learning to play cricket through an initiative by Cricket Namibia. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Cricket Namibia expands Otjimbingwe recycling and coaching initiative

OTJIMBINGWE, 25 September 2025 - Computer screen showing online process of the process to registration for the mobile identification (m-ID) at Otjimbingwe as part of two-day awareness and launch of the electronic national identity card (e-ID) pilot project in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

First m-ID prototype tested at Otjimbingwe

KATIMA MULILO, 15 October 2025 - Riding to COP 30, the three cyclists, 30-year-old Derrick Kidarasi from Kenya, 30-year-old Dean Meekson from Zambia and 24-year old Enock Kitheka from Kenya have cycled over 3 200 kilometers from Kenya to the Wenela border post in Namibia on electric bicycles in an effort to send a clear message on ways to develop strategies for reducing emissions via what they term green transportation.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Environment cycling activists arrive in Namibia

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Over 250 houses electrified at Karibib

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2025 - The Ministry of Health and Social Services received its first delivery of medicines procured directly from manufacturers on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

MoHSS receives first batch of directly procured medical supplies

Justina Shuumbwa

OUTJO, 13 November 2025- Teachers in the Kunene Region completed a pre-primary and foundational learning course in line with the School Readiness Initiative aimed at improving learner literacy and numeracy skills in the region. (Photo:Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Kunene teachers gain foundational learning and training skills

Swakopmund's Wagdaar community welcomes streetlight towers

WINDHOEK, 10 September 2019 - The Deputy Executive Director at the Ministry of Justice, Gladice Pickering in as interview with Nampa journalist on Tuesday. (Photo by: Vita Angula) NAMPA

Women and girls urged to know their digital rights as 16 Days of Activism begins

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia moves to cut electricity imports

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Manager for Energy and Extractives for Eastern and Southern Africa at the World Bank, Yadviga Viktorivna Semikolenova, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse and African Development Bank Regional Sector Manager Farai Kanonda at the launch of the National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

AfDB backs Namibia’s hydrogen project

Keetmanshoop elderly receive food parcels from municipality

OUTJO, 01 December 2025 - Kunene Region Governor, Vipuakuje Muharukua (Photo by: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Kunene SMEs encouraged to open shops in rural areas

Ministry of Health launches national digital health policy

Mathilde Kudumo

Swakop Uranium owns 70 per cent of Sunam desalination project

WINDHOEK, 21 February 2026 - Windhoek residents captured during launch of mayoral cleanup campaign. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Windhoek mayor pushes for community action on waste management

Mathilde Kudumo

Bank Windhoek pilots digital grants

MTC to empower 30 youth in ǁKharas through MTC 4 Life programme

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 09 March 2026 - An illustration of the millimeter-wavelength radio telescope. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibia to host Africa’s first millimetre-wavelength radio telescope

Mathilde Kudumo

Over 200 fired fishermen to get re-employed

Bank Windhoek launches 2026 Cancer Apple Project

KATJINAKATJI SCHOOL GARDEN INSPIRES LEARNERS

FROM THE STREETS TO SECOND CHANCES

USAKOS, 26 July 2025 - Thirty farmers from the Omkhaibasen Farmers Cooperative in Erongo have received 630 goats and sheep through a community empowerment initiative designed to improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Hope Farm Project celebrates one year in Erongo

KARIBIB, 20 March 2026 - Navachab Gold Mine Corporate Communications Officer, Mclyn Kasale speaks to the media on the early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health centre in Karibib, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Construction of N.dollars 120 million Karibib Health Centre on track

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2026 - Delegates from Namibia and Switzerland pictured at the official launch of the Feasibility Study on the Promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Namibia launches feasibility study on sustainable aviation fuels

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Angula appeals for support for Cuban people

WINDHOEK, 19 March 2018 - The NamWater head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

NamWater launches nationwide debt recovery campaign

BRAKWATER, 13 June 2025 - Waldschmidt Eggs employees on strike just outside Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Labour commissioner launches pilot to fast-track dispute resolution

WINDHOEK, 17 April 2026 - Media practitioners and industry experts pictured at the Petrofund training session on upstream oil and gas reporting held in Windhoek on Friday. The training was aimed at strengthening the capacity of local journalists to ensure accurate, responsible, and objective reporting on Namibia's rapidly transforming energy landscape. (Photo: Contributed)

UPU strategically placed to ensure it remains top priority: Shilunga

SWAKOPMUND, 23 April 2026 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus and Angola’s Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Social Communication, Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira (standing) photographed with Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Shanapinda and Angola Telecom Chief Executive Officer, Adilson Miguel dos Santos during the signing of an MoU between the two countries. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia, Angola collaborate to boost regional digital connectivity

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Luz. (Photo: Contributed)

Vigoa hails Namibia’s solidarity amid Cuba hardships

WINDHOEK, 25 October 2025 - The Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association (NAMCUFA) on Saturday held a demonstration to coincide with the 33rd United Nations General Assembly vote on the resolution calling for the lifting of the United States (US) embargo on Cuba. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Positive response recorded to Cuba aid initiative

Capricorn Foundation empowers TVET graduates through mentorship programme

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 19 MAY 2026 - Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila speaking during her visit to the Ruach Elohim Foundation at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NA Speaker visits Ruach Elohim baby foundation

KATIMA MULILO, 09 June 2026 – Namibia’s First Gentleman Retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah pictured during the engagement with the boy child at Katima Mulilo's UNAM Campus on Tuesday.

(Photo: Contributed)

‘The boy child matters to all mothers and sisters’: Kabula-Simushi

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso